Mission Control Software Engineer

TerraFirma, Inc.•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you’ll work across the full stack to build intuitive, high-performance interfaces for real-time remote control of heavy machinery via novel user interfaces. It requires strong frontend skills for seamless user experiences and backend expertise to ensure a secure, scalable architecture. Daily tasks include prototyping data-rich visualizations, building pipelines for complex sensor data (e.g., LiDAR, geospatial, 3D), and optimizing user interactions. Rapid prototyping and iteration with users will be key. You’ll also help manage production environments, deploy applications, and apply best practices in networking, security, and deployment.

Requirements

B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of professional or project experience as a full-stack or application developer, working across frontend, backend, and infrastructure
Proficiency in building interactive UIs using modern frameworks and platforms (e.g., React, Vue.js, Unity, Unreal, or equivalent)
A strong understanding of computer networking principles, including routing and protocols across the OSI model
Proficiency in developing software to run on Linux-based systems

Nice To Haves

Experience working with real-time data systems or low-latency communication protocols (e.g., WebRTC, gRPC)
Experience with data visualization, transformations, and working with 3D, geospatial, or LiDAR data
Experience developing for game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and using them for data visualization or UI prototyping
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and edge computing strategies.
Understanding of cybersecurity best practices for application development, networking, and data handling.
Demonstrated ability to prototype and test multiple solutions to determine optimal approaches

Responsibilities

Design and build intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for tasking, supervising, and remotely controlling autonomous robots and workflows
Develop real-time visualizations for complex sensor data, including LiDAR, 3D models, and geospatial information, with a focus on rapid prototyping and user feedback
Apply best practices in networking, authentication, and security to ensure low-latency, reliable communication between systems
Architect and maintain scalable, secure backend systems, ensuring efficient deployment and operation in production environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Iterate quickly, collaborate cross-functionally, and optimize the full-stack experience to deliver robust and user-friendly solutions
Lead interdisciplinary teams, mentor new engineers, and help grow the team through hiring